USXC and Briggs & Stratton Announce Youth Triple Crown Series

USXC and Briggs & Stratton have teamed up to create an entry point for future cross-country racers and their families. The Briggs & Stratton Triple Crown is a three-race series for riders 6-12-years-old where they compete in real cross-country scenarios on real cross-country racing courses.

The catalyst for the Triple Crown was the Mini I-500 that took place last season in conjunction with the USXC I-500 at Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls, Minn. Sponsors, particularly Briggs & Stratton, were so impressed they wanted more, so a three-race series was proposed.

“The Mini-5 ran in conjunction with the legendary I-500 was a blast for all the families and racers who competed,” says David Klaus, Director – Briggs and Stratton Racing. “This debut event was truly special and something that every family with children and a 120 sled can get into. That is what brought us back to expand the event and our partnership with USXC.”

The first round of the Briggs & Stratton 206 Triple Crown is scheduled for Pine Lake, December 21. Round 2 brings riders to Park Rapids on February 1 and the final round takes place at Seven Clans Casino in Thief River Falls February 28.

There will be three classes, two of them require Briggs & Stratton 206 race engines: Improved Stock, Pro 206 and Champ 206. Improved Stock and Pro 206 get divided in 6-8 and 9-12-year-old classes while Champ 206 is 6-12-year-old. Briggs & Stratton will be giving away $3,000 in prizes at each race to random competitors and their families.

“The USXC is really excited about the Briggs & Stratton 206 Triple Crown,” says USXC circuit owner Brian Nelson. “We have a number of USXC racers in the Pro and Semi-Pro classes who began racing on 120s or Kitty Cats so we know the kids who will be racing the Triple Crown are the future of USXC cross-country racing.”

For information and updates visit www.usxcracing.com.